Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Made in America, More Than Just a Patriotic Concept
For many years, U.S.-based companies' shipment of jobs overseas has distressed many Americans.
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Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO): Dollar General Corp. (DG) Remains an Outperformer
The dollar store sensation may be a played-out investment thesis at this point, especially since the big-box players have fought back hard, but that may not be enough to stop ...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (ALU): The Key to Every Successful Business
I once had a marketing professor who uttered these words almost daily.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), SolarCity Corp (SCTY): Bringing Power To The People
When I was forced to sell shares of Power-One a few months ago in the Messed-Up Expectations portfolio (the Real-Money Stock Picking portfolio I run for The Motley Fool), that...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Target Corporation (TGT): This Big Box Store Doesn’t Like a Good Economy
In a bit of an earnings report shock, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) unexpectedly missed estimates for the second quarter.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) – Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Canada: A Success Story
The Fool chats with Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)'s new CEO, Craig Jelinek.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Petmed Express Inc (PETS): A Stock With 43% Upside — Driven By An Extremely Loyal Market
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is a great example.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Macy’s, Inc. (M): The Next Evolutionary Step
Retail is not what it used to be. Hanging out at the mall was once the cool thing to do; now people seek convenience and turn to online shopping instead.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): The Dow (.DJI)’s 5 Most Loved Stocks
Short-sellers may be enjoying a little bit of a victory, with the markets having their worst month in more than a year, but that victory only equated to having the iconic Dow ...
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): On Labor Day, Three Companies Worth Celebrating
In the investing world, we tend to focus on the numbers and big ideas, discussing concepts such as earnings, valuations, and leadership in our quest to assess the worthiness of...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), General Electric Company (GE): Dow (.DJI) Retreats Into the Holiday Weekend
Ugly, isn't it? That's how the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded through August.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Why the Dow Just Wants August to End
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Macy’s, Inc. (M), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): If The Economy Is Improving, Why Are These Retailers Failing?
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
Zillow Inc (Z), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): The Most Dangerous Small-Cap Stock On The Market
The biggest concern is the Federal Reserve tapering its quantitative easing program.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Tesco Corporation (USA) (TESO) Changes its Strategy to Limit Losses in China
Tesco Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:TESO)'s venture into the world's biggest market for food and groceries has proved to be challenging as the company struggles with negative growth...
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), General Motors Company (GM): What This IRS Move Means for You
With state-run health care exchanges set to open for business in just one month and two days, the pieces of the puzzle that will make up the Patient Protection and Affordable ...
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Is Facing Too Many Headwinds
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)'s stock has appreciated 188% year-to-date.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), Walgreen Company (WAG): Three Consumer-Friendly Retail Dividend Stocks
It looks like the dividend-stock juggernaut may be starting to slow down, as yields on income vehicles begin to edge up again.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Stock Has Gone Too Far
It's hard to believe today that shares of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) were headed toward single-digit territory less than a year ago.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Should You Invest Alongside Soros In This Battered Retailer?
There are two ways to invest in retail stocks. You can focus on strong and steady operators such as Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) or Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR), Safeway Inc. (SWY): A Short History Of Slotting Fees
If you're in the grocery business, you know how difficult the economics can be. You might buy something for $1 and sell it for $1.30, which isn't a terrible margin.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): This Company Is Fighting a Losing Battle
Since Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) opened its first store in 1962, the retail giant built an empire that is unmatched in size and revenue. In 2012, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Is Just a Bad Idea Right Now
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) shares have been on a steep upward trajectory this year, but much of the price appreciation has seemed predicated on hope.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Dollar General Corp. (DG): What Is Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Signaling About the Health of the U.S. Consumer?
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is a retailing juggernaut that rakes in more than $460 billion in annual sales, the majority of which are in the U.S.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): Holiday Spirit Takes a Beating
It isn't even Labor Day yet, but retailers are already pulling out the holiday swag.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): PetSmart, Inc. (PETM)’s Pullback Is A Buying Opportunity
The latest wave of quarterly financial results has exposed the challenges many retailers face.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): Smaller-Format Urban Stores? Not for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Thanks.
In the following video, the Fool's Austin Smith chats with Craig Jelinek, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)'s new CEO.
Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD), Target Corporation (TGT): Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is Getting Desperate
The world's largest retailer is eliminating fees to open a layaway account, where it used to charge shoppers $5 to let them pay ahead for an order in installments ahead of Christmas...
Today in History: Food Pioneers, Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM) in America, and Buffett Buys the Gecko
If you are or once were a college student, you're probably quite familiar with two low-cost nutritional options: canned food and ramen noodles. Both claim Aug.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Raised ex-CEO’s Pay to $15.9 Million for Last Year
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) gave former CEO Bob McDonald a pay package worth $15.9 million during his final full year at the helm of the world's largest...
General Electric Company (GE): Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Says “Made in America” Efforts More Than PR
The world's largest retailer is hosting a two-day summit bringing together retailers, suppliers and government officials that it hopes will build on its recent commitment to drive...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Will New Yorkers Soon Get Their Groceries From Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
Earlier this year, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) made a big splash when it announced it was getting into the grocery business.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Target Corporation (TGT) Have It Just as Bad as the American Consumer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) have both reported earnings in the last week, and in both cases, investors didn't particularly like what they...
You Might Want To Take Your Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Profits
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is billed by its bulls as a Wal-Mart killer.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Bank of America Corp (BAC): What’s Behind Today’s 105-Point Drop
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Target Corporation (TGT): Here is What Hedge Funds and Insiders Think About It
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) saw its bottom line fall today in its latest earnings report, and shares are off 3.5% as a result.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW): Fed Distracts Investors From the Power in Housing
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) – Why Target Corporation (TGT) Matters — and Why the Fed Doesn’t
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Avon Products, Inc. (AVP): Dimon’s Dive From Grace, and Other Investing Lessons
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Three Things to Watch for in PetSmart, Inc. (PETM)’s Earnings Release
The first issue that needs to be addressed after earnings are released is whether the pet-centric retailer met Wall Street's expectations.
United Technologies Corporation (UTX), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), General Electric Company (GE): What’s Driving These Three Dow Stocks Lower?
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Mariano’s Fresh Market Doesn’t Justify Buying Roundy’s Inc (RNDY) and Its Dividend
When it comes to grocery stocks, there's no more appealing dividend than Roundy's Inc (NYSE:RNDY) 5.2% yield.
Dollar General Corp. (DG), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Intel Corporation (INTC): Today’s Three Best Stocks
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): High End, Low End, and the End of the Market’s “Good” Times
Retail earnings are coming out, and the uneven results should give even the most bullish investors a chill. From Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Shareholders vs. Stakeholders, What’s the Difference?
Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser chats with Rick Engdahl in a side-of-desk interview about developing a personal investment philosophy, and shares his own four-point system for...
Macy’s, Inc. (M), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Still Looks Good
When a lone boy cries wolf a few times in the dark, we learn a lesson about not lying.
Macy’s, Inc. (M), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Middle-Class Caution Is Bad for Business
This week brought along with it a slew of warnings and revisions from retailers who are starting to see the writing on the wall.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Is President Obama Creating a Crisis of Confidence in the Markets?
You would hardly know it by the simple fact that the S&P 500 (S&P Indices:.INX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) have rallied 150% and 135% from trough...
Dell Inc. (DELL), Renren Inc (RENN), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): This Week’s Dumbest Stock Moves
Stupidity is contagious. It gets us all from time to time. Even respectable companies can catch it.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), S&P 500 (.INX): This Was the Week’s Most Important Trend
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
